Long on Adventure The Best of John Long Author:John Long Before adventure writing became a craze, there was John Long. As Outside Magazine put it, Long is "the genuine article, the guy in the Camel ad stepped off the page." A legendary performer in the world of rock climbing, Long has experienced a world of adventure travel unusual for its intensity, and his powerful and engaging writing style is un... more »matched. These stories, many of them collected from his classic books Gorilla Monsoon and Rock Junction, are as wild and fresh today as they ever were, and those who've never read them are sure to become lifelong fans. Half a dozen new stories, never before published, are also included, as are many of Long's favorite writings from his job as Senior Columnist for Climbing Magazine. Come along with "Largo" as he explores watery, secluded jungle caves in South America, tackles remote thawing iceflows on Baffin Island, and solos cutting-edge rock climbs over a desert hungry for his failure. This unforgettable collection is sure to move and inspire armchair adventures and hardcore hairballs alike. Don't miss it!« less